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(B17.8) Other specified acute viral hepatitis
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282 204 in individuals diagnosis other specified acute viral hepatitis confirmed
11 637 deaths with diagnosis other specified acute viral hepatitis
4% mortality rate associated with the disease other specified acute viral hepatitis
Diagnosis other specified acute viral hepatitis is diagnosed Men are 12.98% more likely than Women
159 411
Men receive the diagnosis other specified acute viral hepatitis
7 289 (4.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis other specified acute viral hepatitis
4 348 (3.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other specified acute viral hepatitis - Men and Women aged 15-19
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Disease Features other specified acute viral hepatitis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other specified acute viral hepatitis - what does this mean
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What happens during the disease - other specified acute viral hepatitis
Other specified acute viral hepatitis is an acute infection caused by one of the hepatitis viruses, such as hepatitis a, b, c, d, or e. the virus is spread through contact with infected blood, feces, or sexual contact, and can cause inflammation of the liver. symptoms include jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. treatment typically includes rest, fluids, and antiviral medications. in some cases, liver transplant may be necessary.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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16 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Other specified acute viral hepatitis - Prevention
Other specified acute viral hepatitis can be prevented by avoiding contact with contaminated food or water, practicing good hygiene, and getting vaccinated against hepatitis a and b. additionally, it is important to avoid sharing needles and other drug paraphernalia, and to abstain from unprotected sex.